Odisha FC Women’s team is gearing up for an exciting journey in the AFC Women’s Champions League, with their opening match scheduled for Sunday against Japan’s formidable Urawa Red Diamonds in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Indian side, guided by coach Crispin Chhetri, finds itself in Group B alongside the host city’s Ho Chi Minh City FC and Taiwan’s Taichung Blue Whale.
The competition is set to be fiercely contested, with the top two teams from each group securing their place in the quarterfinals. To add another layer of competition, the two best third-ranked teams across all groups will also earn a spot in the last eight stages.
Odisha FC’s qualification for the Champions League is a testament to their impressive performance in the 2023-24 Indian Women’s League, where they emerged as champions. Their journey to the group stage involved victories over Jordan’s Etihad FC and Singapore’s Lion City Sailors in August.
Here’s a glimpse at Odisha FC’s group stage schedule:
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Odisha FC vs Urawa Red Diamonds – October 6 (1.30 PM)
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Odisha FC vs Ho Chi Minh City – October 9 (5.30 PM)
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Odisha FC vs Taichung Blue Whale – October 12 (1.30 PM)
While the AFC Women’s Champions League will not be televised, fans can enjoy the live streaming action on the FanCode app or website.
All eyes are on Odisha FC as they embark on their Champions League adventure, hoping to make a strong statement on the international stage.
